urinary incontinence Archives

urinary incontinence

Improving care and outcomes for patients with bladder conditions

July 12, 2017

Key takeways Bladder conditions are common, costly, and hidden. With adequate information, individuals can participate in self-care for treatment and prevention. Nurses serve important roles in their professional…

Incontinence-associated dermatitis: Management update

January 18, 2018

Timely assessment and prevention improve patient outcomes. Takeaways: Nurses play a vital role in the promotion of healthy patient skin. Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is a common skin injury…

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Postmenopausal women and urinary incontinence

January 10, 2018

According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, about 6,000 women in the United States enter menopause every day. During menopause (which is defined as the cessation…

Risk for second surgery to remove vaginal mesh low

September 10, 2015

A follow-up of nearly 60,000 women who received a synthetic vaginal mesh sling for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence finds the risk is low for needing a…